Now that I already finished the 2 eps, I'm still hooked up with this! Come to think of it, just the very first…
You are so right I love how everything is like up to status and it isn't like fake or trying to make it seem like the other version so the bullying is much more unrealistic. Surprisingly out the 5 main cast 3 of them are completely new to acting, Tu (Gorya) Nani (MJ) and Dew (Ren) but here is what I find funny those 3 are the characters I am currently the most interested in. Like you said everything is on point so far and I can't wait to see how the show develops everything else especially everyone elses backstory since Thymes and Goryas were done really nicely.
Thyme: As someone who really hated all the other versions of the ml in the other one Thyme is quite refreshing…
I completely agree the eay you could easily be able to watch each version stand alone and get a completely different feeling to how it is like is amazing.
Another thing I wanted to quickly talk about was how the characters are and it's quite interesting imo, I'll just…
Thyme: As someone who really hated all the other versions of the ml in the other one Thyme is quite refreshing although he isn't much better you can see how much he starts to soften compared to everyone else while most of the others continue to torment and harass the fl or Gorya which I mean he still does but I find it the nicest? I guess you could say since the otehrs spread rumors the are horribly about her. Another thing I really enjoy is the kiss scene because while most in the other ones they became even more cocky he completely ran away cause he got his first kiss stolen.
Ren: Oh my oh my the amount of second lead syndrome I got in the other ones was crazy because I am pretty sure I was begging the fl to end up picking the sml over the ml. Although many would also say how Ren is probably as amazing, I actually am not getting as much sls as I thought I would and I think thats because of how he acts. Unlike most of the other ones I see Ren as more as a protector and brother figure to Gorya less of a love interest, which I enjoy because in the other ones he would manipulate her feelings quite a bit. I am a bit worried to see how he develops but he is quite nice rn.
Kavin: My favorite out of them all in most versions and honestly I am kind of disappointed cause he isn't my fav rn at least. I feel like out of them all, he is the one who kind of excuses and understands Thyme but I kind him the one least close to him at this moment like I am not feeling the normal connection I usually do. However, the way he is as a playboy is amazing like the way Win acts is perfect and the way he expresses some lines is amazing and I am already enjoying his chemistry with Kaning so I am excited to learn more about him.
MJ: Okay I may be the only one, but I adore MJ more than everyone else. Unlike all the other version where I am sorry to say this, he feels almost irrelevant to be there, I feel like he has a purpose. He is really the one who is able to calm Thyme down and let him know when he is in the wrong which I appreciate cause it shows his maturity and even though he is a playboy he tends to have more respect for people, so all around I feel like they almost smashed everyones personality and we got MJ ngl.
Gorya: I LOVE HER like I don't think I can explain how much I love her. The way she has serious reasons for why she acts and does everything, she is so so strong and I love how she truly cares about everyone like her friends and her family while in versions like the chinese and korean ones it didn't really come off as genuine to me. I also love how she doesn't overly lash out at Thyme like man she hates the guy but she knows how to not go too far and overly try and push which I what I love. The kick scene is my new fav and across the series while I am posting comments expect 99% of them to be about her.
Kaning: LOML I love Kaning especially in this version, I don't know if its the way she carries herself or how she acts it's just so different from everyone else who was her character you can see how she is strong and similar to Gorya about how she won't deal with anyone messing with her friends and she is really down to earth with her personality which I love. We barely have any scenes of her rn so I can't wait to see how she is especially in the cheat bf arc she has with Kavin.
Roselyn aka Thymes Mom: Am I the only one who is completely terrified of her, like the way she carries herself and how she acts around Thyme it's much more intimidating and worrying compared to all the other versions I've seen, it lets you really feel like she will ruin you if you mess up or do anything wrong to mess her or her family mainly their reputation.
Mira: Stan her. She's amazing, thats really all I got to say her personality and how she acts also has to be my fav out of all her counterparts.
All in all, I thank Hana Yori Dango because I am guessing half of these characters are more based off them than all the other version which I mean they should be because the characters there were just amazing.
Another thing I wanted to quickly talk about was how the characters are and it's quite interesting imo, I'll just do a quick rundown of everyone mc wise wise and give my overall opinion on things I've seen changed, btw I will also put that under spoiler.
Okay, so I have been rewatching the first two episodes more than I should be so I wanna quickly have a discussion…
Since they are following the same development and pace as the Japanese one, do you think they will end up actually having to cut some arcs like the Si vs Lei, Jiho vs Junpyo, type of arc where it was like challenged based, and if so what arcs would want you want cut or kept.
Okay, so I have been rewatching the first two episodes more than I should be so I wanna quickly have a discussion with some of the people who have seen all the original ones, feel free to drop in but there will be spoilers.
I really loved the whole e-sports background! Can someone suggest some dramas similar to this one with e-sports…
Along with those "You are my Glory" is one of my favorite e-sports one keep in mind it does get more romance based but the relationship starts from a game. Also Kings Avatar is up there probably my all time favorite esports show the plot is really good!
Hopefully we get some more mature vibes from the drama, speaking it has been more modernized, but in general I'm super excited and can't wait the cast seems comfortable with each other and their seems to me a lot of chemistry between all of the actors.
Dohyuk is so damn adorable! Also can we just appreciate how he respects Nabi so much and how kind he is to her! Like he really is best boy and deserves the world!!
um so currently jae-eon has some of the biggest red flags but you know our girl nabi is just kind of like who what when where and is avoiding them. in the preview we can see that jae-eon is becoming clingy even though he hates when people are where is your logic, and he went to go see nabi while she was with dohuk.
so man i just got to see preview 6 and we are getting more nabi x dohyuk scene! YAY POTATO BOY WINS!!! cant wait to see them together get some development for that couple!
honestly I would love to see Nabi working on herself first and ending up alone with a couple hints to her being with Dohyuk because I feel like she needs to focus on what is going on with her and if anything I feel like her trying to get into relationships isnt the best since she has to worry and focus on so many other things, and all of her relationships from what we can see have been quite toxic.
but now being serious i must say I love how realistic this drama is because things like this happen in real life people are like this is really life they go crazy for love, the ignore everything, the mess around with people's heart, and I really think it shows how the world isn't as pretty and how things in dramas are just your expectations.
Ren: Oh my oh my the amount of second lead syndrome I got in the other ones was crazy because I am pretty sure I was begging the fl to end up picking the sml over the ml. Although many would also say how Ren is probably as amazing, I actually am not getting as much sls as I thought I would and I think thats because of how he acts. Unlike most of the other ones I see Ren as more as a protector and brother figure to Gorya less of a love interest, which I enjoy because in the other ones he would manipulate her feelings quite a bit. I am a bit worried to see how he develops but he is quite nice rn.
Kavin: My favorite out of them all in most versions and honestly I am kind of disappointed cause he isn't my fav rn at least. I feel like out of them all, he is the one who kind of excuses and understands Thyme but I kind him the one least close to him at this moment like I am not feeling the normal connection I usually do. However, the way he is as a playboy is amazing like the way Win acts is perfect and the way he expresses some lines is amazing and I am already enjoying his chemistry with Kaning so I am excited to learn more about him.
MJ: Okay I may be the only one, but I adore MJ more than everyone else. Unlike all the other version where I am sorry to say this, he feels almost irrelevant to be there, I feel like he has a purpose. He is really the one who is able to calm Thyme down and let him know when he is in the wrong which I appreciate cause it shows his maturity and even though he is a playboy he tends to have more respect for people, so all around I feel like they almost smashed everyones personality and we got MJ ngl.
Gorya: I LOVE HER like I don't think I can explain how much I love her. The way she has serious reasons for why she acts and does everything, she is so so strong and I love how she truly cares about everyone like her friends and her family while in versions like the chinese and korean ones it didn't really come off as genuine to me. I also love how she doesn't overly lash out at Thyme like man she hates the guy but she knows how to not go too far and overly try and push which I what I love. The kick scene is my new fav and across the series while I am posting comments expect 99% of them to be about her.
Kaning: LOML I love Kaning especially in this version, I don't know if its the way she carries herself or how she acts it's just so different from everyone else who was her character you can see how she is strong and similar to Gorya about how she won't deal with anyone messing with her friends and she is really down to earth with her personality which I love. We barely have any scenes of her rn so I can't wait to see how she is especially in the cheat bf arc she has with Kavin.
Roselyn aka Thymes Mom: Am I the only one who is completely terrified of her, like the way she carries herself and how she acts around Thyme it's much more intimidating and worrying compared to all the other versions I've seen, it lets you really feel like she will ruin you if you mess up or do anything wrong to mess her or her family mainly their reputation.
Mira: Stan her. She's amazing, thats really all I got to say her personality and how she acts also has to be my fav out of all her counterparts.
All in all, I thank Hana Yori Dango because I am guessing half of these characters are more based off them than all the other version which I mean they should be because the characters there were just amazing.